Settle, Benjamin Hale Born 1947 in Olympia, WA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington Nominated by George W. Bush on January 9, 2007, to a seat vacated by Franklin D. Burgess. Confirmed by the Senate on June 28, 2007, and received commission on July 2, 2007. Education: Claremont McKenna College, B.A., 1969 Willamette University College of Law, J.D., 1972 Professional Career: Private practice, Washington, 1972, 1976-2007 U.S. Army, JAG Corps, 1973-1976